About Michael T.

Michael is a water damage expert. Trained by IICRC, Restoration industry association , and a member of the California contractors state license board. Member of BOMA San Francisco. He is an advocate for proper property damage restoration techniques and procedures. He writes about his experience and knowledge from the industry. Writes about property and casualty insurance claims handling, and negotiating with insurance adjusters.

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Michael is a water damage expert. Trained by IICRC, Restoration industry association , and a member of the California contractors state license board. Member of BOMA San Francisco. He is an advocate for proper property damage restoration techniques and procedures. He writes about his experience and knowledge from the industry. Writes about property and casualty insurance claims handling, and negotiating with insurance adjusters.

Energy Conservation in the Home
Many older homes lack insulation or enough insulation. By using my thermal imagery camera i can see the areas of the walls and ceiling that need more insulation .by improving the building envelope and raising… Read more

Energy Conservation in the Home
Many older homes lack insulation or enough insul...

Wet Warped Floor Drying
If you have experienced a water overflow event in your home or office its key to act quickly.
Make sure you understand if your wood floor is engineered wood or real wood. If its real wood… Read more

Wet Warped Floor Drying
If you have experienced a water overflow event in your h...

Whats Covered by Your Home Insurance?
It depends and its worth knowing, The best person to ask is your Agent or Broker
Insurance Information Institute Article
Disasters That Are Not Covered
1. Floods
Flood damage is excluded under standard homeowners… Read more

Whats Covered by Your Home Insurance?
It depends and its worth knowing, The best...

Have you been paying into insurance and hoping they’ll come through when the worst happens?
I have seen the best and worst. Do your home work on choosing the best insurer before and if you need to ever access your… Read more

Have you been paying into insurance and hoping they’ll come through when t...

3 Essential Disaster Planning Tips
Natural disasters strike the Bay Area often, and you should prepare for these events to protect your family, community and pets. Knowing how to identify an oncoming disaster and how to react in the… Read more

Is Deck Repair the Best Option?
Most Bay Area homeowners know the importance of inspecting and maintaining their deck on a regular basis. According to HGTV, yearly deck repair increases the lifespan of a deck, and if neglected, every… Read more

Is Deck Repair the Best Option?
Most Bay Area homeowners know the importa...

Kitchen Remodeling Trends That Can Transform Your Home
Deciding to remodel your kitchen leads to many decisions about what will last for years and add value to your home. In 2015, form over function dominates kitchen design, as Martha… Read more

Kitchen Remodeling Trends That Can Transform Your Home
Deciding to remode...

Bathroom Remodeling Trends That Can Add Value to Your Home
Many Bay Area homes feature 1970s building trends. They typically have drafty windows, squeaky floors, debatable plumbing and small bathrooms.
According to Angie’s List, people use tricks of… Read more

Bathroom Remodeling Trends That Can Add Value to Your Home
Many Bay Area ...

3 Roof Repair Tips That Can Save You Money
Granules blocking the gutters, water stains spotting the ceiling, missing shingles and leaky roofs—these problems signal major roofing issues. Popular Mechanics advises fixing these problems before they escalate and cripple… Read more

3 Roof Repair Tips That Can Save You Money
Granules blocking the gutters,...